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CRX-145SBK (Kit)

Sony CRX-145SBK SCSI CD-RW

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10/4/32X SCSI
CD-R/RW Kit
The CRX145S combines the highest Recording speed with ReWriting support and super-fast playback. Performance SCSI interfacing and a large Buffer make it perfect for recording and duplication work involving time sensitive material like audio and video. Designed for internal mounting in a Desktop or Tower computer, it is supplied as a kit with cables, media and software.

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Features:
High performance SCSI interfacing.
10X Recording enables a full CD to be created or 'burnt' in 7-8 minutes.
Supports CD Recording and ReWriting on both 74min/650MB disks and new 80min/700MB disks.
Large 4MB buffer & Fast Burst transfer support ensures smooth, reliable recording without drop-outs or 'buffer under-runs'
Accelerated 4X audio mode provides anti-skip playback and enables rapid direct disk-to-disk duplication.
Powered Tray Loading does away with cumbersome Caddys.
Supports all major formats including CD-ROM, CD-Audio & Video CD.
Supports all writing methods including Disk at Once & Packet/UDF.
Supports CD-Text for track & volume titling on audio CDs.
Rear & Front panel audio output (also supports audio over SCSI).
A custom Sony laser with Optimum Power Control ensures consistent, reliable operation.
Special Disk Recovery feature that enables partially written disks to be resumed and completed.
Multi-step 'Green' power reduction.
Can be installed & operated in either a horizontal or vertical orientation (120mm disks only).
Mounts in a standard length 5.25" 1/2 height drive slot & comes complete with cables & screws.
Supplied with top selling Adaptec CD-Creator mastering and CD-Direct 'drag-n-drop' file copy software for Win 95, 98 & NT.
Compatible with Macintosh & PowerMac computers via additional software.
Pre-formatted CD-RW media supplied with the drive saves up to an hour in set-up / formatting time.

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Specifications:
Compatibility
Formats Supported (Writing): CD-ROM, CD-DA (with & without CD Text), CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Video CD & CD-Extra.
Formats Supported (Reading): CD-ROM, CD-DA (with & without CD Text), CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Video CD, CD-Extra and Photo CD (Single & M
Writing Supported: Disk at Once
Session at Once
Track at Once (with or without Reservation)
Packet Writing/UDF (fixed & variable)
Media Supported: 120mm & 80mm Audio CDs, CD-ROMs, CD-R & CD-RW Disks
Capacity Supported: 650MB/74min & 700MB/80min
Performance
Max Sustained: Playback 13-32X CAV (2-5.5MB/s)
Max Sustained: Writing (CD-R) 10X (1.7MB/s)
Max Sustained: Re-Writing (CD-RW) 4X (684KB/s)
Burst Transfer: 5MB/s Async, 10MB/s Synchronous
Spin up/Down: 4/3.5s (13-32X)
Average Access: 150ms (13-32X)
Reliability
Error Rate: < 1 Block in 1012 (EEC on)
MTBF: 100,000 POH (25% Duty)
Mechanical Rating: 10,000 loads & unloads
Interface
Type: SCSI
Buffer: 4MB
Environmental
Operating Temp: +5°C to +45°C
Non Operating Temp: -30°C to +50°C
Humidity: 10% to 90% (no condensation)
Operational
Power: +5V DC +/-5% or +12V DC +/-10%
Average Current Use (Typ): 1000mA @ 5V or 400mA @ 12V
Max Current Use: 1200mA @ 5V or 1100mA @ 12V
Sleep Current Use (Typ): 150mA @ 5V or 0.2mA @ 12V
Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD): 146mm x 41.4mm x 203mm
Weight: 920g
System Requirements
Hardware: A PC with 5.25" 1/2 height drive bay (some machines may require 'rails').
Hardware: SCSI compatible Interface with driver s/w & one available connection (FAST SCSI-II recommended).
Hardware: 16-bit sound card & speakers required for audio playback.
Software: Microsoft Windows 95, 98 or NT.
Software: 24MB RAM and 40MB Hard Drive Space (32MB RAM & 1GB HD recommended)
Software: Requires additional Adaptec Toast &/or Mac DirectCD s/w if used with a Macintosh
Optional Accessories:
CDRW650DF Blank (pre-formatted) CD-RW Media
Supplied Accessories:
10x Compatible CD-R Disk (blank)
4X Compatible CD-RW Disk (blank, Adaptec DirectCD pre-formatted)
Adaptec Software CD
Audio Cable (Molex connector)
Easy Installation Manual
Interface Cable (50 Pin)
Interface Cable (60cm 50Pin Ribbon style with 3 connectors)
Mounting Screws
User Guide

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